Not Another Jungle

Comprehensive Care for Extraordinary Houseplants

Tony Le-Britton

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DK
25 April 2023

Succulents & cacti; House plants

How to nurture some of the rarest and most dramatic houseplants in the world

Obsessed with house plants? You've come to the right place. Wonder at some of the most desirable house plants on the market and find out how you can best care for them so that they thrive in your home.

This isn't any ordinary house plant book. In fact, there is nothing ordinary about these extraordinary plants. From growing his own collection, Tony Le-Britton shows you how to grow and care for the world's most sought after plants.

Detailed chapters on light, water, humidity, fertilizer, variegation, propagation, and pests and diseases have you covered so you can confidently care for all your house plants. Understanding their natural habitats empowers you to create the optimum environment in your own home so your plants will thrive. Combining detailed information and stunning imagery, plants include Monstera, Anthurium, Philodendron, Aglaonema, Raphidophora, Alocasia and Begonia with a special focus on desirable and unusual varieties, including beautiful variegated plants.

Wonder at the natural world with Not Another Jungle and curate and care for your own incredible collection of happy, healthy houseplants.

By: Tony Le-Britton
Imprint: DK
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 224mm, Width: 179mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 616g
ISBN: 9780241572351
ISBN 10: 0241572355
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 25 April 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tony Le-Britton is a self-taught grower and prolific houseplant collector of some of the world's rarest plants. Taught to garden as a child by his grandparents, this book brings together 30 years of growing experience and plant knowledge. His Instagram account @NotAnotherJungle has over 240k followers, many of whom ask for his plant care advice. National press features include Sunday Times, Mirror and Metro, plus radio appearances, and BBC Gardeners' World.